CUSTOM MEXICO CITY EXPERIENCES
Let’s Design Your Perfect Mexico City Experience
Whether you’re into food, architecture, hidden neighborhoods, art, or local traditions, I’ll create a tour that’s completely tailored to you.
You tell me what you’re curious about—I’ll take care of the rest.
PRIVATE TOURS • CUSTOM ITINERARIES • LOCAL GUIDES
OUR TOURS
Curated Experiences in Mexico City
BESPOKE ART & GALLERY TOUR • DAY OF THE DEAD • CANTINAS & TACOS • TROLLING FOR TACOS • LUNCH ON THE STREET • HAVE MERCY! • CHINAMPA MORNINGS • LA LAGUNILLA MARKET • ROAMING THE ROMA • WOMEN OF THE ROMA • WE WANT BEER! • MEXICO CITY 101 • CENTRO HISTÓRICO WALKING TOUR • CUSTOM TOURS
FOOD & CULTURE EXPERIENCE
Bespoke Art & Gallery Tour
Mexico City has cemented its place as one of the most electric and influential art capitals on the planet. It is a city where centennial mansions, brutalist warehouses, and hidden industrial workshops serve as the canvas for groundbreaking global creators.
Rather than a fixed tour, this experience is curated by a Mexico City–based art historian, who will base the tour on the exact date of your booking, current museum-grade exhibitions, gallery schedules, and personal interests when possible.
No matter your level of expertise—whether you are a seasoned collector looking for acquisitions or a curious culture-lover wanting to understand the city’s creative energy—this tour promises an insider’s look into the pulse of Mexican contemporary art.
DURATION
3-4 hours
INCLUDES
A mid-way stop for a drink and snack
PHYSICAL LEVEL
Light to moderate walking and standing
FOCUS
Contemporary art, galleries, exhibitions, architecture, and Mexico City’s creative scene
SEASONAL TOUR
Day of the Dead
Starting October 20th until the 2nd of November, we are celebrating the dead at Jamaica market!
How? By gorging ourselves on holiday treats, purchasing stuff for our DOD altars, taking in the melee as we eat delicious market snacks, and of course, visually feasting on the tons and tons of copper marigolds, feathery white nube (cloud) flowers, and velvety purple cockscomb.
Come ready to shop; there will inevitably be something you can’t live without.
See the Day of the Dead in Mexico City at its most colorful!
DURATION
2.5-3 hours
INCLUDES
5-7 stops for seasonal sweets, food, and drinks
PHYSICAL LEVEL
Moderate walking and standing
DIETARY NOTE
This tour is adaptable for vegetarians
FOOD & CULTURE EXPERIENCE
Cantinas & Tacos
Cantinas and tacos, no two things are more representative of Mexico City’s traditional food and drinking culture.
Come with me on a tour through the Centro Histórico where we will start and end in two of the city’s most iconic cantinas and in between, eat ourselves into oblivion with delicious tacos on the street right in the middle of the city’s beating heart.
This tour starts mid-afternoon and finishes up early evening so you can go out afterward if you haven’t had enough.
DURATION
3-4 hours
INCLUDES
3-4 stops for street food and tacos, 2 cantina stops
PHYSICAL LEVEL
Lots of walking
DIETARY NOTE
This tour isn’t good for vegetarians, pescatarians are welcome
FOOD & CULTURE EXPERIENCE
Trolling for Tacos
This 3-hour evening walking and riding tour includes all of my favorite out-of-the-way, blow-your-mind, eat-till-your-eyes-bulge-out taco stands. I promise you will dream about these tacos months after you have left Mexico City.
We hit up between 5–7 stands along with a beer or two and other drinks. Think you can handle it? Put on your eatin’ pants and come on.
DURATION
3-3.5 hours
INCLUDES
5-7 stops for tacos, as well as drinks (including beers), transportation during the tour
PHYSICAL LEVEL
Light walking and riding
DIETARY NOTE
This tour isn’t good for vegetarians. We welcome you on the tour, but know that there will be stops where you won’t have options.
FOOD & CULTURE EXPERIENCE
Lunch on the Street
On this lunchtime tour, we rub shoulders with the office workers, nurses and hipsters, all out to hunt down some lunch or a snack at Colonia Roma’s delicious daytime food stands.
We will sample from the vast variety of daytime fare popular with the lunch crowd in Mexico City, stop by the local market, and get an on-the-ground feel for the daily motion of the streets.
This is a great tour for vegetarians and anyone who wants to experience the everyday of the capital. We end with something sweet and a nap (at our respective homes of course!).
DURATION
2-3 hours
INCLUDES
5-7 stops in the market and at street food stalls
PHYSICAL LEVEL
Lots of walking
DIETARY NOTE
This tour is great for vegetarians and can be adjusted for vegans with advance notice
FOOD & CULTURE EXPERIENCE
Have Mercy!
The city’s second largest market, Mercado de la Merced, is an overwhelming blend of sights, sounds, smells, and tastes.
If you have ever dreamed about mountains of mangos or torrents of tomatoes, you need to see this massive market labyrinth.
We’ll spend 2 hours exploring the market and eating, then see some of the barrio — one of the oldest and most important to Mexico City’s history.
DURATION
3-4 hours
INCLUDES
5-7 stops for food and drinks in the market
PHYSICAL LEVEL
Lots of walking
DIETARY NOTE
This tour is not good for vegetarians and vegans
FOOD & CULTURE EXPERIENCE
Chinampa Morning
Maybe you’ve been on a marimba-and-Corona laced trip through the Xochimilco canals, but you haven’t yet experienced the chinampas.
This half-day tour takes us into the backwater labyrinth of one of the world’s oldest agricultural systems.
We’ll spend the morning gliding along the canals’ serene waters, and meet an incredible family that has turned their family island farm into a fully sustainable paradise.
This tour includes breakfast from one of the best fondas in the city, as well as snacks and beers out on the island.
DURATION
5-6 hours
INCLUDES
Hotel pick-up and drop-off, transportation to and from Xochimilco, breakfast, snacks, and beers on the island
PHYSICAL LEVEL
Light walking and standing
FOCUS
The history of the southern canals, sustainable farming, a local family experience, nature
FOOD & CULTURE EXPERIENCE
La Lagunilla Market
One of the oldest, shadiest, and most outrageous markets in the city.
In three hours we will wander the rows of antique collectibles, drink our weight in micheladas, and maybe even get a tattoo.
What begins as a leisurely Sunday stroll ends with pot-smoking minors and pulque all around.
If you are ready for some deep urban adventuring, this is the place to be.
DURATION
3-4 hours
INCLUDES
Hotel pick-up, 5 stops for food and drink at the market
PHYSICAL LEVEL
Moderate walking and standing
DIETARY NOTE
This tour can be adjusted for vegetarians with advance notice
FOOD & CULTURE EXPERIENCE
Roaming the Roma
After writing two editions of “Mexico City Streets: La Roma,” I am pretty much an expert on Colonia Roma. It helps that I live here and love every. single. inch. of the neighborhood.
This tour is a little bit of everything: famous Roma residents, best taco shops, historical landmarks, and the most recent street art.
On this 3-hour walking tour we roam the Roma, learning past, present, and future, as well as stopping at the local market for some eating and several street stands along the way.
DURATION
2.5-3.5 hours
INCLUDES
4-5 stops for food and drink at the market
PHYSICAL LEVEL
Lots of walking
DIETARY NOTE
This tour is great for vegetarians
FOOD & CULTURE EXPERIENCE
Women of the Roma
Of Roma’s most fascinating characters, my favorites are all women.
Surrealist powerhouses Leonora Carrington and Remedios Varo, tragic heroines like Joan Vollmer, witches, assassins, even a first lady.
This 3-hour walking tour looks at how these incredible women shaped the neighborhood and Mexico at large.
We will stop for coffee or drinks at the end of our walk and make sure you go home with something sweet in your pocket.
DURATION
2.5-3 hours
INCLUDES
A snack at the market and a final drink in a local cafe
PHYSICAL LEVEL
Lots of walking
FOCUS
Nieghborhood history, remarkable women, cultural landmarks, artists
FOOD & CULTURE EXPERIENCE
We Want Beer!
Mexican craft beer has blown up in recent years, going from a handful of breweries to a real scene of city taprooms and microbreweries… sampling some local brew on your trip to Mexico City is obligatory.
On this tour, we will hang out with me walking through brewers, get back-end tours of local breweries, and sample some of CDMX’s finest.
It’s a slow and leisurely crawl, and closing time is up to you. We will stop for a taco or two along the way, and make sure you get a designated (Uber) driver to get you home.
DURATION
3-4 hours
INCLUDES
5-7 stops alternately for beer and tacos
PHYSICAL LEVEL
Easy to moderate walking
DIETARY NOTE
This tour is not good for vegetarians or vegans
CIDY INTRO EXPERIENCE
Mexico City 101
First time in Mexico City? A little nervous about it? We’ve got you covered.
On this tour, we ride the metro and metrobús, talk taxis and tips, learn to order street food like a local, and refine our market shopping skills.
Along the way, we will see a few of the city’s quirkier attractions, eat some delicious food, and have plenty of time to go over all your questions and quandaries. Seriously… anything at all that you want to ask, we got your answer.
DURATION
3-4 hours
INCLUDES
2-4 stops for food and drinks along the way
PHYSICAL LEVEL
Moderate walking and riding
FOCUS
Public transportation, local tips, street food, markets, and off-the-beaten-path sights
FOOD & CULTURE EXPERIENCE
Centro Histórico Walking Tour
Spend a few hours with me walking through some of the oldest sections of our beautiful city.
We’ll start with a little something sweet and then, coffee in hand, traverse the cobblestone labyrinth of the Centro.
We’ll step into some of the city’s most iconic buildings, take in the urbanscape from 44 floors up, and navigate some of Mexico’s most crowded commercial streets, surrounded by the uniquely Mexico City smells, sights, and sounds.
This is a great tour to get a basic overview of the city’s history and to see some of its best architecture.
DURATION
2.5-4 hours
INCLUDES
2-3 stops for snacks
PHYSICAL LEVEL
Lots of walking
FOCUS
History, iconic landmarks, architecture, local culture, and city life
CUSTOM EXPERIENCES
Custom Tours
Available Upon Request
Looking for something beyond our scheduled tours? We also offer private experiences to some of Mexico City’s most iconic places. Just ask!
Teotihuacan Pyramids
Walk in the footsteps of ancient civilizations and explore one of Mexico’s most important archaeological sites.
Museum of Anthropology
Dive deep into Mexico’s rich history and cultures in one of the world’s greatest anthropology museums.
Casa Azul
Visit the iconic home of Frida Kahlo in Coyoacán and step into the world of one of Mexico’s most beloved artists.
Casa-Estudio Diego Rivera
Explore Diego Rivera’s former studio and home, filled with art, history, and incredible views of the San Ángel neighborhood.
PREMIUM ADDITIONS
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-of
Mexican Spirits or Mexican craft beer tasting
Cocktail stop
Private Driver (most tours ujse Uber)
Welcome basket with Mexican, chocolate, a bottle of Mexican Wine/spirit and Mexican snacks
** By booking a tour you are agreeing to the Mexico City Streets Cancellation Policy — check it out
100% of the price of your tour stays in the local economy as my guides and I are all full-time residents of Mexico City and all our vendors are local businesses.
What do my clients have to say about my tours?
“There couldn’t have been a more thoughtful and well-planned two-and-a-half-day tour of one of the great cities of our modern world. From street food; to markets; panoramic skyscraper views at dusk of a city that stretches out endlessly; and the magical gardens of Xochimilco. All are done in an intelligent, fun, and accessible manner. Hope I have an opportunity to visit Mexico City again with Mexicocitystreets.”
– Marc
“Lydia’s tour offered a unique mix of history, architecture, and amazing food. We sampled tacos from a nearby market and walked around the Roma neighborhood learning about the many fascinating women who’ve resided there over the years. In addition to great insights, Lydia provided a local’s perspective that gave us a real sense of the neighborhood and city.”
– Drew
“I was traveling solo and had a two-day layover in Mexico City. Not speaking Spanish or knowing the city at all, I didn’t want to venture out on my own so I booked with Lydia for some city walking tours. That turned out to be a great decision. Over the two days, Lydia showed me a side of the city that few tourists see or experience. From all the various food stalls to places of worship, market stalls, shops, homes, and parks, I really gained an insight into Mexico City as lived by a local. I would recommend Lydia as a tour guide anytime.”
– Monique
“My family and I took a tour with Lydia through the Lagunilla Market and we had a great time! She is an awesome guide and extremely knowledgeable. If you’re looking to get to know Mexico City on a deeper level, then I’d definitely recommend her services.”
– Andrew
“Lydia guided me on a tour of a number of craft beer bars in the area. Lydia is the perfect blend of fascinating local insight, good company, and fun conversation – I learned loads, visited places I would never have found, and tried some fabulous beer and food. A brilliant evening, Will definitely repeat next time I’m in Mexico City”
– Mike
BEFORE YOU BOOK
A few notes on food restrictions
Choosing the right experience can make all the difference.
It’s important to let us know in advance if you have severe food restrictions so we can steer you to the right tour.
Celiacs
We have developed a weekend daytime street food route that works well for Celiacs, all other tours visit locations where cross-contamination is possible as they are street food stands that sell both wheat-based and corn-based products. If your group wants to go on a non-Celiac tour just know there will be stops where you will not be able to eat.
Gluten-free
As long as you are not Celiac (meaning allergic) you can come on any tour and easily avoid gluten.
Non-pork eaters
Pork is very much king in Mexico City. A daytime tour is much better for folks who do not eat pork, so please consider this when you are deciding on a tour. The evening taco tour and the Cantinas tour can be adjusted with advance notification, but may imply a customization cost.
Vegetarians
The evening taco tour is not vegetarian-friendly. While several taco stops have veggie options there will be many that you can’t eat at. If you are the vegetarian in the group and willing to go without eating at several stops we are happy to give you the tour, if not we strongly suggest a daytime street food tour or a market tour, both of which are more flexible.
Pescatarians
The evening taco tour is not pescatarian-friendly. While several taco stops have veggie options and there is the possibility of adding a seafood stop, there will be many stops that you wouldn’t be able eat at. If you are the pescatarian in the group and willing to go without eating at several stops we are happy to give you the tour, if not we strongly suggest a daytime street food tour or a market tour, both of which are more flexible.
Vegans
None of our regular tours are vegan-friendly. We can arrange a vegan food tour for you but it will come with a customization cost and will only be available during certain times of the day.
No spice / no cilantro / no onion
If you have any of these preferences you can still come on any tour, all three items are avoidable but we would warn that tacos without salsa are sad.
Chicken tacos are not a thing here
You may find a milanesa (like a schnitzel) once in a while or a chicken with mole or chicken tinga during the day, but plain chicken tacos is not something on the menu at taco stands.
Nut allergies
If you have a severe nut allergy a food tour might not be the best idea for you. In general you should steer clear of longaniza or chorizo, both of which sometimes have nuts in them, moles which always include nuts, and some salsas which can include peanuts. If you come on a tour with us we will do our absolute best to make sure you don’t ingest any nuts, but you will be ultimately responsible for the things that you choose to eat.
A FINAL NOTE
The places we take our clients are street stands, fondas, and market stalls. These are not sophisticated restaurants with the knowledge and capacity to deal with complex food restrictions and allergies. We must remember to be flexible and courteous about what level we expect them to cater to us and act accordingly.
